Bright-sided : how the relentless promotion of positive thinking has undermined America

Ehrenreich, Barbara.

Book 2009

A sharp-witted knockdown of America's love affair with positive thinking and an urgent call for a new commitment to realism, existential clarity and courage.

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Happiness United States

Optimism United States

Self-confidence

Success in business United States

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ISBN:

9780805087499

Edition:

First edition

Description:

235 pages ; 22 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Smile or die : the bright side of cancer
The years of magical thinking
The dark roots of American optimism
Motivating business and the business of motivation
God wants you to be rich
Positive psychology : the science of happiness
How positive thinking destroyed the economy
Postscript on post-positive thinking

LCCN:

2009023588

Control Number:

695034

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